Living cells pay a hidden energy price not just to run chemical reactions, but to keep them on track and block all the ...

A recent study highlights the pivotal role of alternative splicing in controlling plant secondary metabolism, which is crucial for producing bioactive compounds with significant medicinal and ...

Arabidopsis may seem like a simple plant, but University of Missouri plant biochemist Jay Thelen uses it as a powerful model to explore ways to boost oil production — an important step toward creating ...

There are "costs of life" that mechanical physics cannot calculate. A clear example is the energy required to keep specific ...

Indian review finds borage’s bioactive compounds curb inflammation, regulate metabolism and boost antioxidant defence, supporting traditional uses while highlighting drug potential, safety limits and ...